Queen Victoria officially opened the College in 1886, since then, Royal Holloway has continued to grow in size and status, building on the excellence of its scholarship and the talents of its students. Royal Holloway brings together talented students in departments where academic staffs work at the frontiers of their subjects. Through top-class research, international networks and conferences, it is advancing knowledge and serving society in a multitude of ways. A powerful force in the region, Royal Holloway is building partnerships with the business community and playing a major role in economic success. It is an innovative university institution maintaining the pioneering spirit of its Founders in a fast-moving world.